As Japan becomes one of the world’s most rapidly aging societies, adult vaccination is emerging as a critical yet underutilized tool for protecting health, sustaining productivity, and strengthening economic resilience. Municipalities across Japan are stepping up to promote adult vaccine uptake – from subsidies to public awareness campaigns. This report synthesizes findings across six municipal…

As Japan becomes one of the world’s most rapidly aging societies, adult vaccination is emerging as a critical yet underutilized tool for protecting health, sustaining productivity, and strengthening economic resilience. The report highlights how adult vaccines can reduce hospitalizations, improve productivity among older workers, and strengthen the sustainability of Japan’s healthcare system in a rapidly…

Women are drivers of the Silver Economy. They live longer, carry disproportionate caregiving responsibilities, and often face systemic barriers linked to age and gender. Yet they also bring the vision, resilience, and leadership required to redefine aging and unlock opportunities that can strengthen economies and societies for all. This new report from GCOA’s WISE Council…

Held in Berlin, Germany, on October 15th and 16th, and the United Nations Headquarters in New York City on December 3rd, 2024, Silver Economy Forum 2024: Leadership in an Aging World explored the opportunities associated with the growing global Silver Economy in a world of changing leadership and discussed what’s needed for successful leadership across issues…

This new GCOA paper, launched ahead of Silver Economy Forum 2024, examines how industry leaders are creating business value, engaging their workforce, improving productivity and economic value, and advancing top private-sector priorities by taking action on preventive health for their employees through employee benefits and policies, such as supporting access to adult immunization, mental health…